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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,851.68, 45,282.06 and 25,669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,851.68, 45,282.06 and 25,669.04 is: 35,381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,851.68 : 45,282.06 = 25,669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,851.68/45,282.06 = 25,669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,851.68x = 45,282.06 × 25,669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,851.68x = 1,162,347,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,347,009.42/32,851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,381.66

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